August 17 @ 6:00 pm 10:00 pm

Presented by the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission and hosted at the Presidio Museum.

This event is an annual tradition that celebrates the official founding of modern-day Tucson and our rich culture and heritage.

6 pm:            Mariachi Estrella Juvenil
6:45 pm:       Welcome & Blessing
7 pm:            Kolencia Oficio Achalim: Yaqui deer dancers from the Old Pascua Community (no photos please)
8 pm:              Food Heroes Awards, Presented by Tucson City of Gastronomy
Special Announcement by the Buffalo Soldiers: Southern Arizona Chapter
8:30 pm:      Presidio Garrison Musket Demonstration
8:45 pm:      Live music with Kevin Pakulis and Friends

Free eegee’s! Fry bread and tacos for sale!

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